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Did ALL the virgins have lamps or oil?
How many foolish and wise virgins were there?
10 in all; 5 and 5
What does the lamp symbolize?
The faith of the virgins
What is Jesus teaching in the parable?
We should be prepared of the coming back of Jesus.
What time was it when the cry called out?
Midnight; 12 am
What does the oil symbolize?
The Holy Spirit
What did the bridegroom say was his reason of not knowing the 5 foolish virgins?
They did not know the day or hour
Where did the foolish women go to get more oil?
The market
What do the wise virgins represent today?
People that have faith and are prepared for Jesus's coming.
What is the main lesson in this story?
We are either following Jesus or we are not, and we need to be prepared for his coming showing faith. (doesn't have to be exactly this answer)
How did the wise virgins respond when the foolish asked for oil?
They said no, because there wouldn't be enough for the both of them.
What does the foolish represent?
They represent the unprepared lukewarm Christians.